CPSC2014-07-15
Halco Recalls LED Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury and Burn Hazards
Halco Lighting Technologies LLC, of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, remove the bulbs from the fixture and contact Halco for free replacement LED bulbs.
Sold at
Lighting retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2009 through March 2014 for between $20 and $100.
Affected count
About 9,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports of five incidents of the LED bulbs separating from the socket. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
ProLED bulbs
Consumer contact
Halco toll-free at (844) 277-0177 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.halcolighting.com and click on LED Bulb Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Halco-Recalls-LED-BulbsDon't want to check this manually?
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